regardful
Americanadjective
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observant; attentive; heedful (often followed byof ).
a man regardful of the feelings of others.
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showing or feeling regard or esteem; respectful.
adjective
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(often foll by of) showing regard (for); heedful (of)
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showing regard, respect, or consideration
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Possibly we have become too regardful of things that we call luxuries .
From Time Magazine Archive
Generally he was little regardful of academical authority.
From Schopenhauer by Whittaker, Thomas
Whilst the governments of Europe are more obviously kept alive and conducted by force than at any other period, yet are they all, from necessity, watchful and regardful of Public Opinion.
From Cannibals all! or, Slaves without masters by Fitzhugh, George
I have not wanted good words, and exceeding kind and regardful usance.
From Great Ralegh by Selincourt, Hugh de
His attitude on slavery was typical of the men at the North who were at once humane and regardful of the established order.
From The Negro and the Nation A History of American Slavery and Enfranchisement by Merriam, George Spring
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